Audit intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Sometimes I didn't understand what was being done on other areas of the audit, but over time I came to know more and enjoy more.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was comfortable with almost everyone and enjoyed the company of the other interns.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Lots - they were very keen to make sure we were getting the best out of it.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • busy when out on site but quieter in the office, which gives you a break.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A substantial amount, although all work was reviewed before leaving the firm, you did things alone sometimes.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • In graduate applications and accountancy jobs it really would.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • very positive, everyone was quite fun.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • there was some confusion over the project work.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • alot - they sent us on course in London and spent a lot of time and money training us.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • extremely, its a great firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • yes, although not that many of us per office.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • about average for the south

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • OK, although not brilliant.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes, there is a BDO national footbal tournament where eveeryone goes away for the weekend, which we were invited on.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Scotland

September 2008

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